Stovetop Green Bean Casserole

Onion and cremini mushrooms sauteed in butter infuse the creamy sauce atop this classic dish with rich flavor. Prepared in a mere 30 minutes, there are plenty of reasons this dish is a tradition..

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Ingredients

Yields:
6

Cal/Serv:
125

1 1/2 lb.
green beans

1 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp.
margarine or butter

1/4
large sweet onion

salt

Pepper

2
package cremini mushrooms

2 tbsp.
all-purpose flour

1 c.
milk

1 tsp.
chopped fresh thyme leaves

1
pinch cayenne (ground red) pepper

1/4 c.
crunchy fried onions (optional)

Directions

Prep Time:
0:20

Total Time:
0:30

Heat large covered saucepot salted water to boiling on high. Add green beans; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well and transfer to serving dish. (Beans can be made ahead. Cool, cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat before proceeding.)

Stir in mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook 8 minutes or until tender and juices have released and begun to evaporate, stirring occasionally.

Add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring, then add milk in slow, steady stream, stirring. Heat to boiling and cook 2 to 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in thyme, cayenne, and pinch salt. Spoon over green beans and top with onions if desired.

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